Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik from £373

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Reykjavik from £373

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3 stops
Fri, Sep 18
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£373
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Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£396
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg HLAReykjavik KEF
£396
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£398
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£411
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2 stops
Tue, Sep 15
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£444
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3 stops
Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£803
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Fri, Sep 18 – Thu, Sep 24
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£807
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2 stops
Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£827
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 16 – Tue, Sep 22
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£852
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 16 – Tue, Sep 22
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£855
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Wed, Sep 16 – Tue, Sep 22
Johannesburg JNBReykjavik KEF
£868
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How much do flights to Reykjavik cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£373

Cheapest round-trip

£803

Average round-trip

£1,341

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

SAS

Getting from Reykjavik's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Flybus and private transfers. Best value: public bus and shared shuttles.

Reykjavik is served by Keflavík International Airport (KEF), located 50 km southwest of the city center. As Iceland's main international gateway, the airport handles the vast majority of visitors arriving in the country. Airport transfers to city center destinations include coach services, shared shuttles, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. There is no rail connection between the airport and Reykjavik. Journey times typically range from 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-50 min

kr 3,499; ISK 3,499 (~$25 USD); hotel drop-off available for additional fee

meets all flights (traffic dependent)

reliable and affordable

45-60 min

kr 3,490 – kr 4,490; ISK 3,490–4,490 (~$25–32 USD); includes hotel drop-off

meets all flights (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

75-90 min

kr 2,100; ISK 2,100 (~$15 USD); exact fare or app payment

limited departures daily (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

kr 18,000 – kr 25,000; ISK 18,000–25,000 (~$130–180 USD); metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct and private

40-50 min

kr 20,000 – kr 35,000; ISK 20,000–35,000 (~$145–250 USD); pre-booked

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

40-55 min

kr 8,000 – kr 20,000; ISK 8,000–20,000/day (~$58–145 USD); varies by vehicle

24/7 at airport (traffic dependent)

exploring Iceland independently

Notes:

  • Prices in ISK; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • No rail connection exists between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavik.
  • Winter weather and road conditions can significantly affect journey times.
  • Most shuttle services offer hotel pick-up and drop-off for an additional fee.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Reykjavik

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Keflavík International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Lagoon - Great Geysir, Iceland - Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland - Snaefellsnes

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Reykjavik

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SASSASSKNo
IcelandairICEFINo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Reykjavik

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-2°C
February2°C-1°C
March2°C-1°C
April5°C1°C
May8°C4°C
June11°C7°C
July13°C9°C
August13°C8°C
September10°C6°C
October6°C3°C
November3°C0°C
December1°C-2°C
Hottest Month
13°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
December
Sunny days
204
days per year
Snow days
36
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
22 Aug
93%
12°C11°C
29 Aug
14%
10°C7°C
Sunday
23 Aug
83%
12°C10°C
30 Aug
85%
11°C10°C
Monday
24 Aug
87%
13°C10°C
31 Aug
92%
12°C11°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
89%
13°C8°C
1 Sep
58%
11°C8°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
91%
12°C10°C
2 Sep
8°C5°C
Thursday
27 Aug
88%
12°C10°C
3 Sep
10°C5°C
Friday
28 Aug
44%
10°C7°C
4 Sep
10°C8°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Reykjavik. Book your trip to arrive at Keflavík International, or Reykjavík. The most popular airlines for this route are SAS, Icelandair, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Johannesburg and Reykjavik have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Reykjavik, consider visiting Blue Lagoon, Great Geysir, Iceland, Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland, and Snaefellsnes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

What are the most popular routes to and from Reykjavik?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Reykjavik and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast, Liverpool, Bucharest, Tirana, Copenhagen, Vilnius, Vienna, Riga, Warsaw, Milan, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Prague, Barcelona.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Reykjavik?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Reykjavik with SAS, Icelandair, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Reykjavik?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Reykjavik, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Johannesburg and Reykjavik?

Traveling between Johannesburg and Reykjavik, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Reykjavik depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Reykjavik arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Reykjavik, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Reykjavik depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Reykjavik arrive?

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